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Physician Assistant Jobs (all specialties) in Tacoma, Washington

Showing 1 physician assistant opportunity (all specialties) within 10 miles of Tacoma, Washington

General Physician Assistant
Federal Way, Washington, 7 miles from Tacoma
TeamHealth St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

TeamHealth is seeking a full-time physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join our emergency department observation unit at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way, Washington. This is a unique opportunity to practice in a physician-led observation medicine service that is managed by EM physicians and cares for patients placed in hospital observation status directly from the emergency department. The observation unit serves as an extension of the ED, providing focused diagnostic evaluation, treatment, monitoring, and disposition plannin...

Living and Working in Tacoma, Washington

Key information for physician assistants considering jobs in Tacoma, Washington.

Cost of living
111 / 100

About 11% above the national average.

Source: BEA | Data as of: 9/28/2026

Median home value
$526,600

Well above the U.S. median, reflecting significantly higher housing costs.

Source: Census ACS | Data as of: 9/28/2026

Property tax
~0.9%

Around the national average. About $4,770/yr on a median home.

Source: Census ACS | Data as of: 9/28/2026

State income tax
9.9% Top rate*

*Washington does not tax wages, but certain long-term capital gains are taxed at rates up to 9.9%.

Source: Washington Department of Revenue | Data as of: 9/29/2026

Health Professional Shortage Designations in Pierce County, WA
  • Primary Care:

    Parts of the county are designated as shortage areas, with additional designations for specific underserved populations. HPSA status varies by practice location.

  • Mental Health:

    Parts of the county are designated as shortage areas, with additional designations for specific underserved populations. HPSA status varies by practice location.

  • Dental Health:

    Parts of the county are designated as shortage areas, with additional designations for specific underserved populations. HPSA status varies by practice location.

  • Eligible healthcare professionals at NHSC-approved sites may qualify for NHSC loan repayment. Eligibility varies by profession, specialty, HPSA type, and program requirements.
  • HPSA status may vary by practice location. Verify a specific practice address with HRSA.

Source: HRSA | Data as of: 9/28/2026

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